Turbo Fest (VGS) 2014

[chany60126]

You heard the rumors, you saw the flyers Turbo Fest is returning to Chicagoland!! The summertime classic is back with more fun and more games to play. Come take part in our exciting 5-player Battle Lode Runner and Bomberman 94 tourney matches. Then try to navigate the treacherous obstacles Tatsujin throws your way in this high scoring shooter tournament. 
 
Tournament times are as follows:
 
Battle Lode Runner: 11 AM
Bomberman 94: 1 PM
Tatsujin: 3 PM

The event will take place July 12th in Lombard, IL at the Heron Point Convention Center. The address is 665 W. North Ave in Lombard. It is in the same parking zone as the Fairfield Inn. Lombard is located a couple of miles west of Chicago. Turbo Fest is part of a retro-gaming convention called the Video Game Summit (VGS). The show, as well as Turbo Fest, will run from 10 AM-6 PM. There will be many people selling retro games and many other tournaments for other consoles as well. Arcades will also be present.
 
Admission is $5, but the price is well worth the admission. Entrance into our tournaments is 100% free. We would love to meet fellow T-16 enthusiasts such as yourselves. 

In comparison to MGC, the VGS is smaller. However, you will find that the gaming area is very spacious and can do a great job accommodating the awesomeness that is Turbo Fest. If you have any questions, please let me know.
 
Come spend the day with your PCEFX brethren.

Let's keep the good times rolling!

[chany60126]

I also want to point out some of the cool things Chicago has to offer in terms of gaming.
First off, Galloping Ghost Arcade is an absolute MUST-SEE. It is technically the second largest arcade in the US, and comprised of mostly retro arcades. It has got some pretty obscure cabinets such as Galaga 88, Street Fighter 1 (Fighting Street), Splatterhouse and many more. Feast your eyes on the amazing cabinet list:
http://www.gallopingghostarcade.com/games_list.htm
 
If you're in the mood for buying turbob games, you should check out the stores below. They have a decent selection of T-16 games.

[roflmao]

WOOOOOOO!!!!

[BlueBMW]

I will definitely try and be in attendance... really just depends on whether or not I find a job in Colorado the requires me to be there before VGS.  If not, I plan to be there!

[jtucci31]

I live about 40 minutes away from Galloping Ghost and i love that place. I'm actually planning on going this Friday!

I'm also excited for Turbofest as it's in my area as well! I will plan accordingly

[ElSeven]

will def be there, can't wait! 

[Paddyfitz18]

Just f.y.i. - I was up at People Play Games recently and found that their TG-16 inventory diminished quite a lot.  They moved the games to a different area and all fit on about 1/3 the shelves vs. what I remember them having before. I mean anywhere that stocks Turbo games is cool, so it still is worth a visit if you're in the area.  Also still a few titles under the glass in front (the guy quoted me a loose Bonk 3 hu for $170.00).  Anyway, I don't know what's up, but they didn't have as much selection, it seemed to me.

[BlueBMW]

Its amazing that any store can keep inventory of anything turbo related with the recent deluge of collectors and the incredible price inflation on the stuff.

[majors]

No promises, but I do have nothing scheduled for that wknd. Could fly up Friday and meet ppl at GG like last time. Just need housing, Lombard will supply the booze.

[Paddyfitz18]

Its amazing that any store can keep inventory of anything turbo related with the recent deluge of collectors and the incredible price inflation on the stuff.

No doubt about it.  It's so unique to come across any turbo stuff regularly stocked and sold off the shelf these days, hopefully they can keep it up.

[Bardoly]

Yeah, People Paly Games is a great store.  I've only been there twice, because it's rather far from me, but both times I was impressed by their Turbo/PCE selection, and both times I walked away having purchased several games.

Anyway, my sister and I are planning to come to VGS, but we're going to have to brush up on our Tatsujin skills.  (That means our skills of being able to throw controllers across the room, knock the system & TV off of the table, grind our teeth, and yell and scream in frustration..., all in the privacy of our own minds so as to not upset the crowd.)  What's up with the masochism, anyway?  I thought Raiden last year was hard enough... now Tatsujin?  What's next year?  Rabio Lepus blindfolded?      

[Flare65]

Will be there!

[jeffhlewis]

Should be there!

[Bardoly]

It's getting closer...!

[Opethian]

damn wish I could go! keep the obey alive!

[chany60126]

damn wish I could go! keep the obey alive!

Will do Ope! Hopefully you can join us in October.

[turbokon]

If someone will let me crash with them, I maybe able to swing it. If I go, I plan to fly in Friday and leave Saturday.

[roflmao]

If someone will let me crash with them, I maybe able to swing it. If I go, I plan to fly in Friday and leave Saturday.

I'm trying to work out the logistics now as well.  I'm hopeful. Turbokon, if you end up making it, I'll have a hotel room in the hotel adjacent to the convention.  And I'll have a spare bed.  The last two conventions I've attended someone has crashed in my room so I've made it a point to secure a room with an extra bed.

[turbokon]

If someone will let me crash with them, I maybe able to swing it. If I go, I plan to fly in Friday and leave Saturday.

I'm trying to work out the logistics now as well.  I'm hopeful. Turbokon, if you end up making it, I'll have a hotel room in the hotel adjacent to the convention.  And I'll have a spare bed.  The last two conventions I've attended someone has crashed in my room so I've made it a point to secure a room with an extra bed.

Awesome rolfmao:)

[chany60126]

Following the conclusion of the VGS, we will be gathering for dinner at Roundheads Pizza Pub. Come grab a slice a pizza and let's talk some turbo! The address is:
275 W Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148

[sosoyo180]

Man, i'm going on a trip to Chicago next week and we get back on the 12th in the morning! Sounds like an awesome event though, maybe next year... 

Enjoy!

[Mathius]

I am going to try my darndest to be there. That Tatsujin tourney sounds like so much fun.

[Bardoly]

I am going to try my darndest to be there. That Tatsujin tourney sounds like so much pain.

Fixed that for you.   

[Bardoly]

In no particular order (other than alphabetical):

Aero Blasters
Hellfire S
Ordyne
Salamander
Sapphire

These are all 2 - player simultaneous.   

You better start loving Tatsujin if you plan to beat me in the tourney at VGS. ; )

I think that I'm going to let my sister beat you. 

LOL She just might!

Alrighty, Mathius, here she is practicing up on her Tatsujin skills...








...so brace yourself for a beating...   

[Elder]

That is pretty damn awesome.  Wished I lived closer.  You all have a blast!

[Medic_wheat]

Use a coaster!  That's why we can't have nice things....


And don't let any soda fall on the carpet that's how you get ants isn't that right other Barry.....


-10 points if you know where that second line is from....

+¥100 if you don't care

[esteban]

I don't catch the reference, but I am curious...

[Medic_wheat]

I don't catch the reference, but I am curious...

It's from the tv show "Archer" very funny series...coach mc gurth does the voice of the main character (more recently known for voicing bob from bobs burgers) named Archer, or as he is know in the spy world "Dutches" named after his mothers dog who is also the filed director for the secret agents.

[Medic_wheat]

Here is a YouTube compilation from season 1.  I wouldnt call it the "best" but eh...

Here is a better one

You can get the first three seasons dirt cheap and the fourth season just ended.

[turbokon]

Looks I will be seeing you guys at VGS.  The wife will book my flight today.  I still need someone to let me crash with them for a night, that Friday night.

[chany60126]

In no particular order (other than alphabetical):

Aero Blasters
Hellfire S
Ordyne
Salamander
Sapphire

These are all 2 - player simultaneous.   

You better start loving Tatsujin if you plan to beat me in the tourney at VGS. ; )

I think that I'm going to let my sister beat you. 

LOL She just might!

Alrighty, Mathius, here she is practicing up on her Tatsujin skills...



...so brace yourself for a beating...   

I'm glad to hear that she's been practicing. Now there's hope of somebody lasting more than 3 minutes in the game. 

[Bardoly]

In no particular order (other than alphabetical):

Aero Blasters
Hellfire S
Ordyne
Salamander
Sapphire

These are all 2 - player simultaneous.   

You better start loving Tatsujin if you plan to beat me in the tourney at VGS. ; )

I think that I'm going to let my sister beat you. 

LOL She just might!

Alrighty, Mathius, here she is practicing up on her Tatsujin skills...



...so brace yourself for a beating...   

I'm glad to hear that she's been practicing. Now there's hope of somebody lasting more than 3 minutes in the game. 

I think that I'm up to about a minute and a half, and she's up to about 2 minutes.   

[Mathius]

I'd be happy if I make it through all the mini bosses in stage one.

[Bardoly]

Does Tatsujin have stage clears?  i.e. Does the game tell you when you've finished a stage?  Or is the game all one long stage?  I beat 3-4 mini-bosses last night and then some 'tank' looking thing that I though might be the stage 1 boss, but the game didn't inform me of such, and the screen kept scrolling with no respite from enemy attack.

[reson8er]

In no particular order (other than alphabetical):

Aero Blasters
Hellfire S
Ordyne
Salamander
Sapphire

These are all 2 - player simultaneous.   

You better start loving Tatsujin if you plan to beat me in the tourney at VGS. ; )

I think that I'm going to let my sister beat you. 

LOL She just might!

Alrighty, Mathius, here she is practicing up on her Tatsujin skills...







...so brace yourself for a beating...   

4th Pic, Tatsujin is so difficult it blew her scrunchie clear off!

[Mathius]

Does Tatsujin have stage clears?  i.e. Does the game tell you when you've finished a stage?  Or is the game all one long stage?  I beat 3-4 mini-bosses last night and then some 'tank' looking thing that I though might be the stage 1 boss, but the game didn't inform me of such, and the screen kept scrolling with no respite from enemy attack.

No it just keeps going. Once the boss music stops then you know you've entered the next level. I know the Genesis version lists the stage number in the side bar. I need to check if the PCE version displays it elsewhere as it doesn't force that stinkin' bar upon you.

[Bardoly]

Does Tatsujin have stage clears?  i.e. Does the game tell you when you've finished a stage?  Or is the game all one long stage?  I beat 3-4 mini-bosses last night and then some 'tank' looking thing that I though might be the stage 1 boss, but the game didn't inform me of such, and the screen kept scrolling with no respite from enemy attack.

No it just keeps going. Once the boss music stops then you know you've entered the next level. I know the Genesis version lists the stage number in the side bar. I need to check if the PCE version displays it elsewhere as it doesn't force that stinkin' bar upon you.

Aha!  So I did beat the first stage!  On like my last ship on my last continue.      

[turbokon]

I just booked by flight.  I'll be arriving around 4pm on Friday.  If anyone can pick me up from the airport and have a place for me to crash with them Friday and Saturday night, please let me know.

[Mathius]

Booked my hotel at the Fairfield last night. Planning to leave Saturday night after all the festivities.

[roflmao]

Sadly, I won't be making it out this year after all.   I was really looking forward to hanging out with y'all again, but financially, it's just not in the books this time around.

[Mathius]

Dan, you'll always be have a home wherever and whenever you can make it over. MGC is nonnegotiable, however. You must attend. There is really no other way around this. Don't fight it.

[roflmao]

Dan, you'll always be have a home wherever and whenever you can make it over. MGC is nonnegotiable, however. You must attend. There is really no other way around this. Don't fight it.

Ha! Consider it done!  Although next year I'm flying up and staying at the hotel it's at.  No more speeding tickets...

[jeffhlewis]

A friend of mine decided to schedule his tuxedo fitting that Saturday for a wedding I'm standing up in. Kind of non-negotiable so I think I'm going to be sitting this one out unfortunately unless it gets miraculously rescheduled.

It's almost tempting to just drive down for the night if people are going to be doing the Galloping Ghost thing. Who is getting in Friday night?

[Mathius]

^^That stinks! Looks like I'll have to pick up that monitor at MGC next year lol 

[Bardoly]

A friend of mine decided to schedule his tuxedo fitting that Saturday for a wedding I'm standing up in. Kind of non-negotiable so I think I'm going to be sitting this one out unfortunately unless it gets miraculously rescheduled.

It's almost tempting to just drive down for the night if people are going to be doing the Galloping Ghost thing. Who is getting in Friday night?

Just swing by the Tuxedo shop on Friday.   

[Bardoly]

Excitement bump!

Only a couple more weeks left!

[Mathius]

Chany, was there anything you wanted me to bring?

[chany60126]

Chany, was there anything you wanted me to bring?

Hey Matt, thanks for your offer to help! We might be able to use another Neo Geo AES in case beamer can't come with his x68000. I'll let you know as the date draws near. Thanks!

[Mathius]

Chany, was there anything you wanted me to bring?

Hey Matt, thanks for your offer to help! We might be able to use another Neo Geo AES in case beamer can't come with his x68000. I'll let you know as the date draws near. Thanks!

No problem. It's there if you need it. Unless I find a monitor my X68000 will be out too.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Hey guys,

less than likely that I'll be getting down for this year's VGS.

Make sure to take lots of pics and play some Sonic Spike in my absence!  LOL